After trying a software update it froze midway and is now not responding and not being recognised by itunes. Help!!

Hi
My 3rd Gen Ipod Touch was undergoing a software update when it stopped and itunes threw up a message saying "Update cannot be completed due to an unknown error". I disconnected and reconnected the ipod, and itunes suggested I restore the ipod. I started the restore and it froze midway and again said "Cannot be completed due to unknown error". The ipod is now frozen with the apple logo and an empty progress bar. It is not responding to anything. Windows is recognising it by opening Itunes but Itunes is not showing the divice in the pane. I dont know what to do! Please help!

See Here for Device Frozen
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1445
Device Not Recognised
For Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591
For PC
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
And Here for further help:
DFU Mode
Open iTunes and Connect the iPhone to your Mac
Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time
After 10 Seconds release the Sleep/Wake Button until iTunes tells you it has Detected an iPhone in Recovery Mode...
The Phone Screen will remain Black... Now Restore.
Backing up, Updating and Restoring
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

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